The majority of older adults believe estate planning is important, but less than half of those over 55 have a will, a living will, or health care directives. These documents help guide your representatives to provide the end-of-life wishes you…
Estate planning is most commonly associated with wills, trusts, and passing assets to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about…
As Americans age, we are also living longer, which means more of us will require long-term care in the future. It is estimated that seven out of ten Americans will need long-term care during their lives. Long-term care can include…
Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues pertaining to elderly or disabled persons. Attorneys practicing elder law advocate for seniors and create legal plans to help them live better. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security,…
The experts agree that you should not wait until your parent is in cognitive decline to discuss finances with them. It will take time to gather all the information you need for a complete financial assessment of their aging needs.…
According to research, 27% of American adults live alone or are aging alone, whether by choice or unforeseen circumstances. These statistics are expected to increase as societal norms evolve and different ways of living are embraced. Being single is no…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports in 2021. According to The National Council of Identity Theft Protection, cases of fraud are up 70% from 2020. While everyone is at risk for identity theft, senior…
In most of our minds, hospitals are places where we go to recover from injuries or illnesses. That’s not the case for many elderly patients though. They leave the hospital in worse condition than when they were admitted. Even if…
Americans are increasingly in need of affordable long-term support services. Premiums for long-term care insurance policies and nursing home bills are exorbitant. The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) finds that Americans aged 65 or more have a 70…
It's a stressful world where we are bombarded with undesirable news, and we also suffer from injuries and illnesses. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live longer, happier…